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   Sweep Charts

These sweep charts are close approximations of the various chisel and gouge sweeps.  Chisels and Skew Chisels have straight cutting edges.  Gouges have a curved cutting edge that is the arc of a circle. Veiner Gouges have a deep, U shaped cutting edge.  A lower sweep number indicates a flatter, less curve tool.  The higher the number the more deeply curved the cutting edge.  V Tools are classified by the angle formed by the two wings of the V.  Common V Tool angles are 45°, 60°, 75° and 100°. Charts are not to scale.  Sizes in mm.

#6 Sweep Gouge

#7Sweep Gouge

#8 Sweep Gouge

#9 Sweep Gouge

#10 Sweep Gouge

#11 Sweep Veiner Gouge

60° V Tool

75° V Tool

The illustration to the left shows the four basic blade profiles. 

A. Straight
B. Long Bent
C. Short Bent (Spoon)
D. Back Bent

The illustration shows gouges but the definitions also apply to chisels and V tools.

100° V Tool

Blade Profiles